LoanDepot in Kennewick, WA
Stephanie Search Home Loans
I’m a loan officer. I’m a Mom. I was born and raised here in the Tri-Cities. I love helping people every step of the way through the home loan process!
I am here to help serve clients in Washington & Oregon!
What to Expect When We Work Together
I am committed to you through this process. The best part is you get to go at your pace and on your terms. No matter what I am here and available every step of the way to make it that much easier to search for and find your new home!
Get to Know Each Other
I am very dedicated to my clients. I like to get to know you and make sure you know me too. I am very available for my clients because I know this can take time.
Meet to Find Out Your Needs & Timeframe
As I get to know you, I like to ask questions about your needs, your wants, and even your future goals. I am here to help you go through this process at your speed.
Gather & Pull All Information to Make a Plan
There a lots of pieces that have to come together to buy or sell a house. I will help you know what we need and then once I’ve got what I need we will review your options and make a plan to move forward.
Pre-Approval
Pre-Approval is essential before you start looking at homes and potential purchases so that way you know what’s in your price range. If you want to work towards increasing your Pre-Approval amount I work alongside you and help you with a plan & budget.
Work with a Real Estate Agent You Trust
If you don’t already have a real estate agent you are working with I can help you find someone, I am connected to many agents here in the Tri-Cities and I will connect you with different people so that you can choose who you would like to work with.
Price Points & Payments
I have the ability to run numbers for different scenarios and price points to make sure you are comfortable with you mortgage payment! We can look at these based on the homes you are looking at and thinking about.
Go Under Contract & Submit the Loan
Once you go under contract we submit the loan to underwriting for loan approval, and I will stay in communication with you realtor through the transaction!
About Stephanie Search
Stephanie Search originally got her real estate license back in 2007. She sold houses as a real estate agent for 5 years until she realized she needed something that fit better while she finished raising her kids at home. So she worked for the court system, and then in title and escrow for a few years before she started processing loans in 2014. In 2022, after years of being in back-end processing and building her skills, Stephanie decided to go out on her own as a loan officer.
With over 12 years of experience as a loan officer, her favorite part is problem-solving and working through things to help people get into a home. She loves learning about new products and teaching her home buyers classes. Stephanie has a passion for working with first-time home buyers, and families that are growing or downsizing.
She recently brought Loan Depot here to the Tri-Cities with a group of other incredble lenders because she saw a need for a larger company and products with more options for families looking for a home. Not only does she have people who support her through the process of supporting you, but she also loves their commitment; EVERYONE deserves a chance to get a loan and own a home!
Stephanie has a can-do mindset which shows as she helps her clients find products and loans to get their home.
While a real estate agent will help you find the property, Stephanie will help you secure the loan to pay for the property!
Mission & Vision
I believe that anybody who wants a home, and does the work, deserves an opportunity to have their dream home. Through this ever-changing industry, my mission is to help you succeed in your dream of homeownership!
Core Values
Education
I am here to make sure you understand the home loan process. I am passionate about making sure those who are in the buying process understand what is needed, the new loans and how they work, along with different types of loans for different needs and stages of life.
When I can educate you and help you understand what’s happening, not only will it help you make better decisions, but you will have more options for your future too!
Communication & Services
I believe in high quality customer service, and being available, to answer your questions through the process.
I know that we are navigating time sensitive conversations, and that you need me to pick up or call you back within a reasonable amount of time. in my industry that means a commitment to communication through out the process.
I promise if you call me or text me I will get back to you as soon as I can!
Building Relationships
I care deeply about those around me, and I want to get to know you. It is important that you know you can count on me. I am open and ready to help you.
To get a home it takes a whole team of people, so I focus on building relationships with my clients, with real estate agents, and with title and escrow across the whole industry.
I believe our success is based on the way we treat one another and the relationships we build.
Giving Back to the Community
As someone who grew up here in the Columbia Basin, and its important to me that we take care of each other in our community. This means taking the time to volunteer, to contribute and to support one another.
I love United Way and the way it gives to our community, I love to support organizations and things that specifically make a difference right here locally in our community.
Currently Licensed in Washington & Oregon
Upcoming Events & Classes
Home Buyer Classes & Events
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